Politics · Mexico · 1 day ago
PT senator proposes barring children under 13 from social media
Mexican Senator Alberto Anaya Gutiérrez of the Labor Party has proposed preventing children under 13 from creating or using social media accounts.
His proposal would require social media companies to verify users’ ages and protect the information collected for that purpose.
Anaya says young people may face cyberbullying and harmful content online while they are still learning to assess risks and protect their personal data.
He argues that removing a post or closing an account may not undo harm if private information has already been shared.
The proposal is not intended to block children from using the internet or benefiting from technology.
It would place the main responsibility on the companies, rather than punish children who use the platforms.
The proposal has been sent to Senate committees for consideration.
PT senator Alberto Anaya Gutiérrez proposed barring children under 13 from creating or using social media accounts.
The proposal would require social media companies to verify users’ ages and ensure their information is not used for other purposes.
Anaya said the measure responds to risks including cyberbullying and exposure to harmful content.
He said the proposal is not intended to deny children internet access or punish children who use social media.
The initiative was referred to two Senate committees.
- Who
- PT senator Alberto Anaya Gutiérrez.
- What
- He proposed a legal change to bar children under 13 from creating, registering, maintaining or using social media accounts.
- When
- Not stated.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- He cited risks including cyberbullying, harmful content and children’s developing ability to identify risks and protect personal data.
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- Proposed minimum age
- 13 years
- Proponent
- Alberto Anaya Gutiérrez
- Party
- Partido del Trabajo (PT)
- Proposed law change
- Reform to the General Law on the Rights of Children and Adolescents
- Referred to
- Committees on Children’s and Adolescents’ Rights and First Legislative Studies
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